How many points is AROUSING worth in Scrabble?

AROUSING is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept AROUSING?

AROUSING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Can you add a letter to AROUSING?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CAROUSING. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

AROUSING

9 pts

AROUSING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points. AROUSING is a verb form of arouse. AROUSE means "stimulate, make active".

Meaning & examples

/əˈɹaʊzɪŋ/

verb

To stimulate feelings.
Example: The new building proposals in the village are arousing unneeded discomfort.
To sexually stimulate.
Example: I can't keep my eyes off the dancer; she arouses me greatly.
To wake from sleep or stupor.
Example: 1996, Beruga (line translated by Dan Owsen), Terranigma. Nintendo of America.

Synonyms: sex up, turn on, animate, energize, inspire, rouse, wake up

noun

An act or occurrence in which something is aroused

adjective

Causing arousal.
Example: I am having very arousing thoughts.

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Entry sources: en.wiktionary.org (1) · en.wiktionary.org (2)

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

AROUSING is a verb form of arouse. AROUSE means "stimulate, make active".

In a sentence: "They arousing."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

AROUSE6 pts

Front hooks

Add one letter before AROUSING. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

CAROUSING12 pts

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in AROUSING, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

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AROUSING Scrabble FAQ

Is AROUSING a Scrabble word?: AROUSING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points.
What does AROUSING mean?: AROUSING is a verb form of arouse. AROUSE means "stimulate, make active".
How do you use AROUSING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They arousing."
How many points is AROUSING worth in Scrabble?: AROUSING is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept AROUSING?: AROUSING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to AROUSING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CAROUSING. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.